Carlisle Cathedral Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cumberland
Carlisle Cathedral Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, CA3 8TZ
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Carlisle Cathedral Cafe among the 2,087 places in Cumberland holding top marks, 84% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,087 | 84% | ← Carlisle Cathedral Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Carlisle Cathedral Cafe none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Carlisle Cathedral Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beirut Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Carlisle World Shop Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Bordo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Bob and Berts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2025 |
| Asian Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Admiral Slots Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2026 |
Questions about Carlisle Cathedral Cafe
What is Carlisle Cathedral Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Carlisle Cathedral Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 9 November 2024.
Is Carlisle Cathedral Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Carlisle Cathedral Cafe last inspected?
Carlisle Cathedral Cafe was last inspected on 9 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Carlisle Cathedral Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Carlisle Cathedral Cafe compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Carlisle Cathedral Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Carlisle Cathedral Cafe and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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